When the mornings turn crisp and the air smells like cinnamon and coffee, this Maple Apple Chai Overnight Oats recipe becomes your cozy breakfast ritual. It’s creamy, aromatic, and tastes like a warm fall hug straight from the fridge.
The chai spices — cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger — blend perfectly with maple syrup and apple to create that nostalgic autumn flavor everyone’s searching for. It’s quick, nourishing, and naturally sweetened, making it ideal for busy mornings or meal-prep lovers.
Pinterest users are obsessed with “jar” recipes right now, and this one’s got all the visual triggers: creamy texture, maple drizzle, cinnamon sprinkle, and golden light. It’s cozy, portable, and scroll-stoppingly beautiful.
💚 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍎 Cozy Fall Flavor: Maple, apple, and chai spice = instant autumn mood.
- 🌱 Plant-Based & Creamy: Made with oat milk and rolled oats.
- 🕯️ Perfect for Meal Prep: Make once, enjoy all week.
- 🧡 Healthy Comfort: Naturally sweetened, high in fiber.
- 📸 Pinterest-Ready: Layers, drizzle, and cozy morning light
This recipe turns your fridge into a cozy café. You’ll open the door in the morning to find a jar of creamy oats spiced like chai and topped with maple-cooked apples — it’s like breakfast and dessert had a fall love child.
The cinnamon warmth, sweet maple syrup, and soft apple texture make each spoonful comforting yet refreshing. Plus, it’s versatile — you can serve it cold or warm it up for that just-baked flavor. It’s comfort in a jar, made for those golden “morning coffee + candlelight” Pinterest moments.
🍎 Maple Apple Chai Overnight Oats (Cozy Fall Breakfast)
Description
Creamy, cozy, and perfectly spiced — these Maple Apple Chai Overnight Oats taste like fall in a jar. Naturally sweetened, plant-based, and perfect for meal prep or busy mornings. 🍎
Ingredients
For the Oats:
For the Apple Topping:
Optional toppings: chopped pecans, chia seeds, or extra maple drizzle
Instructions
Cook the Apples:
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In a skillet, heat coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Add diced apple and sauté for 3–5 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Mix the Oats:
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In a jar or bowl, combine oats, oat milk, maple syrup, spices, vanilla, and salt. Stir well.
Assemble the Layers:
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Add a spoonful of cooked apples to the bottom of a jar, then fill with oat mixture. Top with more apples.
Chill Overnight:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve:
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Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon or pecans before eating.
Note
🌟 Tips
- Use steel-cut oats for extra chew or quick oats for creamier texture.
- Add a dollop of vegan yogurt before serving for extra creaminess.
- Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds if you want that “freshly baked” flavor.
- Store up to 4 days in the fridge — perfect for meal prep.
